Israel announces plan to move Palestinians to southern Gaza DW 08/16/2025
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Israel announced plans to relocate Palestinians to the southern Gaza Strip in preparation for an offensive targeting northern Gaza City. The military's COGAT agency stated that the supply of tents to Gaza would resume, with shelters being delivered through the Kerem Shalom crossing by the UN and international aid groups. Operations have intensified on the outskirts of Gaza City, with Defense Minister discussing a strategy to defeat Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that Palestinians would be placed in "safe zones," identifying Gaza City as Hamas' stronghold.
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it would move Palestinians to the southern Gaza Strip ahead of a renewed offensive. The shelter equipment would be transported via the Kerem Shalom crossing by the United Nations and international aid organizations after inspection by Israeli Defense Ministry personnel.
Israeli forces have increased operations on the outskirts of Gaza City, including in the Zeitoun and Shejaiya neighborhoods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Palestinians would be moved into "safe zones." He described Gaza City as the final stronghold of the Hamas militant group.
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